Recent content by Pans4evr

Loosenes the two little screws (while choke was closed), adjusted /centered plate within opening, and re-rightened.. All good. Sorry to hijack your post, but closely related. Thanks,

Pjohnson, So that I understand, I must remove the Diverter line on the Yranny side to fill Tranny. Makes sense, just confirming. Thanks for your help…

Learn me please…… I was changing all fluids today on a new to me 1970 FJ40. I know nothing about any past work done on it. To my surprise, no fill plug on the 3Speed transmission. The casting boss and threads there, but no plug. Alas, there is a diverter line running from the top of the...

I will loosen, reposition and retighten. My other theory is that the stroke of the cable is causing a bind on the shaft …..pushing it a very slight tangent. I will try to align. Thanks for your response.

..fat fingers, pic below

45, Great post. I have a sticky choke plate, thought your fix could also be my issue. Nope, spring is attached, but plate is binding a little preventing it from closing. I lightly cleaned body / plate with cc and toothbrush. No dice. My next move will be to remove plate and Emory cloth...

Btw, here are pics.

JVZii, I have the identical issue with my 70 FJ, with the “screaming speedo”. I have pulled the cable, cleaned, inspected, lubed and reinstalled. No difference. I then pulled the speedo and confirmed the loose, rattle-pieces in the speedo assembly. Needle is still attached. Are you...